Are these the cause of MOST accidents in Thailand ?- Top 6

[CharlieH]

 

Thailand has gained a reputation as the country with the highest rate of road accidents in Asia and ranks ninth globally. This alarming statistic can largely be attributed to traffic violations, whether they are intentional or unintentional.

 

 

Driving Slowly in the Fast Lane

Driving slowly in the fast lane is considered a traffic violation for obstructing vehicles. According to the law, the right lane is designated exclusively for overtaking. Even if you are traveling at the legal speed limit, you are required to yield to any faster vehicle by moving to the side, or you risk facing a fine of 1,000 baht.

Stopping in the middle of junction

It is very common, especially in areas with heavy traffic, to see a large number of cars unable to cross the intersection because the road in front of them is not moving and cannot move forward, even though the light was green before. This action is actually illegal because if you cannot cross the intersection, you must stop behind the line, even if the light is green.

Parking across a crosswalk

The Land Traffic Act of 1979 controls drivers of cars and motorcycles involved in using crosswalks. It states that drivers are prohibited from parking their vehicles in a crosswalk or within 3 meters of a crosswalk (Section 57). Violators are subject to a fine of 500 baht.

Speeding

Speeding is a major cause of road accidents. Thailand has a maximum speed limit of 80 km/h in municipal areas, 80 km/h on expressways, and 90 km/h outside municipal areas. Some roads allow higher speeds, such as Burapha Withi Expressway at 110 km/h and Motorways at 120 km/h.

Not stopping for pedestrians at crosswalks

The Land Traffic Act of 1979 controls drivers of cars and motorcycles involved in using crosswalks, forcing drivers to comply with traffic lights and traffic signs that have been installed or displayed on the road (Section 21). The penalty is a fine not exceeding 1,000 baht, which can be enforced in cases where the vehicle does not stop at a red traffic light to allow pedestrians to cross first.

Let cars in the roundabout go first

According to the law, drivers approaching a roundabout must yield to vehicles on their right that are already in the roundabout. However, many roundabouts—especially those without traffic lights—have turned into high-stakes challenges, with cars frequently cutting each other off.

 

It's important to acknowledge that Thailand is one of the countries with the highest rates of road accidents globally, primarily due to driving behaviors, both deliberate and accidental. To prevent unfortunate incidents and loss, it's crucial for all motorists to adhere to traffic laws, fostering safer roads for everyone!

 

 

These are just a few examples. what have you encountered on a regular basis that almost or did, lead to problems ?

 

 

 

[kwilco]

No - just confirmation bias.

 

I notice since Covid the obligatory police publicity campaigns of the holiday periods (NY and SK) the po=lice have started to categorise the "causes" of accidents as "speeding, drink drive and "Changing lanes" - the fact that these categories are not accurately identified or even real just shows how poor they are at road safety.

Up to 93 % of road crashes are caused by "human error" - unfortunately most people have no idea what that is and think is "bad driving" (subjective) by others - the truth is it is EVERYONE who makes the errors and like chao theory they can multiple from a very small "tick" to a muliple pile up in seconds.

[cranki]

Slow start to the New Year eh fellas.....